Severe shoulder injury
£23,430 to £58,610Often involves brachial plexus damage and significant continuing disability.
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Shoulder injury compensation: what claims are worth
The shoulder brackets consider nerve damage, dislocation, fractures, rotator-cuff injuries, restricted movement and the duration of symptoms.
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The figures shown are the 17th edition brackets for general damages. They do not include lost earnings, care, treatment or other financial losses.
Compensation for shoulder injuries
The shoulder brackets consider nerve damage, dislocation, fractures, rotator-cuff injuries, restricted movement and the duration of symptoms.
Serious shoulder injury
£15,580 to £23,430May include dislocation, nerve damage, restricted movement or persistent symptoms after rotator-cuff surgery.
Moderate shoulder injury
£9,630 to £15,580For frozen shoulder or soft-tissue injury with symptoms lasting beyond two years but not permanently.
Minor shoulder injury
Up to £9,630Soft-tissue injuries with an almost complete recovery within two years, with lower figures for faster recovery.
Fractured clavicle
£6,280 to £14,940The precise figure turns on the fracture, disability, residual symptoms and whether the bone heals out of position.
This is guidance, not a quote. The bracket is only one part of a valuation. Medical evidence, recovery, financial losses, liability and the effect on your life must all be considered.
Understanding the range
What can affect shoulder injury compensation?
Shoulder injury examples run from up to £2,990 for recovery within three months to £23,430-£58,610 for severe injury. The diagnosis is only the starting point: the evidence must show the recovery period and the effect the injury has had on the individual.
Severity, treatment and recovery
The shoulder brackets consider nerve damage, dislocation, fractures, rotator-cuff injuries, restricted movement and the duration of symptoms.
Daily life and independence
Pain, movement, sleep, work, hobbies, care needs and loss of independence can all influence where an injury falls within a guideline range.
Medical and financial evidence
Independent medical evidence helps establish prognosis. Payslips, receipts, care records and expert evidence may support financial losses assessed separately from the injury award.
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The guideline figures on this page are taken from the Judicial College Guidelines, 17th edition, and concern general damages only. They are broad guidance, may require updating and cannot replace legal advice based on medical and financial evidence. Different rules can apply to statutory whiplash claims.